Nail biting, medically called onychophagia, affects about 30% of people worldwide. This common habit often begins in childhood and is usually triggered by stress, anxiety, or boredom. Although many ...

For most people, nail biting is just a bad habit. For a British man in his late 20s, it was nearly fatal. Twenty-eight-year-old Luke Hanoman considers himself lucky to be alive after he contracted ...

If your toddler is biting their nails, you may worry that they're anxious about something. After all, many adults describe ...

Can't stop biting your nails? These tips from a clinical psychologist may help you stop Nail biting can be an annoying habit that's hard. to break. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu has tips to help ...

Many people have bad habits. These may include arriving places late, unhealthy eating or cramming for a school exam or work project at the last minute. Though frustrating, such habits are often ...

Nail biters want to know. Nail biters want to know. Credit...Elizabeth Renstrom for The New York Times Supported by By Jennifer Hussein No matter your algorithmic preferences, if you’re scrolling ...